2019-2020 Academic Catalog w/Addendum

Nursing

Students will develop entry-level skills for work in hospitals, clinics and other inpatient/outpatient health care settings. Nursing students participate in both classroom instruction and supervised patient care experiences, which focus on the prevention of disease and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle. Fundamentals of leadership and management may be included as a vital part of your curriculum. Dedication to community and a spirit of giving back may be emphasized.

NURSING PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

The Associate of Applied Science in Nursing Program has maintained continual accreditation since 1991 through the Colorado State Board of Nursing. The program is also nationally accredited through Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN).

Contact info:

Colorado Board of Nursing

1560 Broadway, Suite 110

Denver CO 80202

Phone: 303-894-7855 or (800)886-7675

www.dora.state.co.us/nursing

Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

3343 Peachtree Road NE, Suite 850

Atlanta, GA 30326

Phone: 404-975-5000

www.acenursing.org

MORGAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING OPTIONS

Morgan Community College offers the following nursing options:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (Associate of Applied Science)
  • Practical Nursing (PN) Exit Option
  • Advanced Placement Option (LPN to ADN)

NURSING PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION

Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations

For questions about the nursing program, contact the Student Success Advisor for Health Occupations at 970-542-3224 or email nursing@morgancc.edu.

Director of Nursing Education

Phone: 970-542-3240

Email: nursing@morgancc.edu

ACEN Program Outcomes

Program Outcome 1: The first time pass rate for the NCLEX-PN and the NCLEX-RN will be maintained at or above the state and national levels (National Council State Board Nursing Education Program Summary; January 1 - December 31).

NCLEX RN Pass Rates

Year National Average Colorado Average MCC Average
2014 79.3% 82.6% 78.6%
2015 82% 84.4% 89.3%
2016 81.7% 86%
85.2%
 2017  83.29%  86.9% 75%
 2018 86.46%
 N/A 86.46%

NCLEX PN Exit Option Pass Rates

Year National Average Colorado Average MCC Average
2014 82.2% 92.5% 100$
2015 81.9% 92.8% 100%
2016 83.7% 95.1% 100%
2017 83.6% 89.3% 100%
2018  85.9%  N/A  100%

Program Outcome 2: At least 80% of the students will complete the program within 150% of the length of the program from the start of the first nursing program (ACEN annual report July 1 - June 30).

Year % of students
2012/2013 78%
2013/2014 83%
2014/2015 64%
2015/2016 89%
2016/2017
87%

Program Outcome 3: At least 90% of graduates will be employed in the field of nursing six to nine months after graduation (ACEN annual report July 1 - June 30).

Year % of MCC grads employed
2012/2013 88%
2013/2014 100%
2014/2015 89%
2015/2016 86%
 2016/2017  100%

Updated: June 27, 2017

Nursing Associate of Applied Science

Graduates of this program receive an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) in Nursing, also known as an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), and are eligible to apply for the National Council Licensure Examination to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN).

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